Yes, they are and they make two types. I substituted the seam cap version they use on their ATSF car to do my MP one. I did have to make modifications to the hatches because they only do one version.

In kit their form, are roofs of IM's 1958 cubic foot LO a separate part? Bill Welch 2225 Nursery Road; #20-104 Clearwater, FL 33764 727.470.9930 fgexbill@...

car # 1-2995 National Steel Car 40' Boxcar w/8' door, NSC-3 ends,NSC roof. Suggestions on decals? Bought this on ebay and was surprised at the lack of detail for price. Appears to have

Rich & guys - I checked by books at home last night and found that I made an error! I have the July, 1934 ORER, and NOT the May, 1934 edition. The November, 1935 ORER is the small update, the only

Your missing the $207.75, I am not. Charlie Slater To: STMFC@... From: timboconnor@... Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 19:43:16 -0400 Subject: [STMFC] what am I missing

Steve Hile wrote: in ends series. it may Route if Obviously the other boxcar is a PS-1 of unknown vintage. I can't determine if the roof panel under the lateral running board has a pressed panel.

The door is a 5/6/5 Interim improved Youngstown door, much like the Santa Fe door made by Dan Hall of SouthWest models. This door alone dates the construction to 1946.... -Andy Carlson Ojai

The boxcar is from RI series 25000 - 25499 built by Pullman Standard in 1946. The BLT date and twelve panel riveted sides are the clues. The ends were IDE. The Youngstown door places it in the

Ugh. That stirrup step is definitely gonna need replacement. ;) Mike Fortney

Just noticed an interesting photo on e-bay this evening - it shows a train wreck with a Rock Island boxcar and an insulated tank car - in colour. Curios to know if these cars can be identified more

Seriously? I think it is pretty obvious what you missed Tim--about $170 for not selling yours. Bill Welch

A B&O M27B sold for $271 built! Mark Morgan

Maybe he couldn't wait six months 8:-),Armand Premo

Hey, that is the "GOLD" version!!   Dennis www.resinbuilders4u.com

Tim: You are missing the fun of throwing your money away. Paul C. Koehler _____ From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] On Behalf Of Tim O'Connor Sent: Wednesday,

$207.75 for a Sunshine kit that is still in production?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390245896528 Tim O'Connor

Ron,     While I cannot attend this year, I believe you have won the advertising event. The stand up buffet is the best one I have ever seen. Wish you well with your efforts.   Fred

It is only two weeks until attendees start arriving for the Naperville RPM meet. Des Plaines Hobbies will be hosting a stand up buffet for meet registrants and friends at 1524 Lee St. Des Plaines on

Tim O'C writes- The IM axles measured a pretty reliable 1.012" for a long time. They changed factories about two years ago and the axles now measure 1.007", a considerable difference. No note

mike brock wrote: I can supply a correct SPMW number if you want--just do a "patch" job. They then carried company materials, and did sometimes go off line. The rebuilt steel cars did keep